Giannis in the most crucial fight of his career had 50 points (15/22 two points, 1/3 three points, 17/19 shots), 14 rebounds, 2 assists and 5 blocks in 42 minutes of participation and entered the history of MVPs.
He even became the first player in history to score at least 40 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in a final match.
In addition, he scored 20 points in the third twelve minutes, something he has achieved in finals only Michael Jordan in 1993.
Meanwhile, Chris Middleton had 17 points, Bobby Portis had 16 points while Jru Holliday had 12 points, 9 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 steals.
For Phoenix, Chris Paul had 26 points while 19 were added by Devin Booker and 15 by Jay Crowder. See moments from the shocking final:
The twelve minutes: 29-16, 42-47, 77-77, 105-98
MILGUAKI BUKS (Mike Budenholzer): Tucker, Antetokunbo 50 (16/25 shots, 17/19 shots, 14 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 blocks), Middleton 17 (1), Lopez 10 (8 rebounds), Holiday 12 (4/19 shots) , 2 three-pointers, 9 rebounds, 11 assists), Portis 16 (2), Tig, Conaton
PHOENIX SUNS (Monty Williams): Crowder 15 (2 three-pointers, 13 rebounds), Bridges 7 (6 rebounds), Eaton 12 (6 rebounds), Paul 26 (1 three-pointer, 5 assists), Booker 19, Kaminski 6, Craig, Johnson 3 ( 1), Payne 10 (2)
The "golden book" of MVPs from 1969, when the promotion of the most valuable player in the NBA finals was established:
- 1969: Jerry West (Lakers)
- 1970: Willis Reed (New York Knicks)
- 1971: Karim Abdul Jabbar (Milwaukee Bucks)
- 1972: Wilt Chamberlain (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 1973: Willis Reed (New York Knicks)
- 1974: John Havlicek (Boston Celtics)
- 1975: Rick Barry (Golden State Warriors)
- 1976: Joe Joe White (Boston Celtics)
- 1977: Bill Walton (Portland Trail Blazers)
- 1978: Wes Anseld (Washington Bullets)
- 1979: Dennis Johnson (Seattle Supersonic)
- 1980: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 1981: Cedric Maxwell (Boston Celtics)
- 1982: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 1983: Moses Malone (Philadelphia 76ers)
- 1984: Larry Byrd (Boston Celtics)
- 1985: Karim Abdul Jabbar (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 1986: Larry Byrd (Boston Celtics)
- 1987: Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 1988: James Worthy (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 1989: Joe Dumars (Detroit Pistons)
- 1990: Isaiah Thomas (Detroit Pistons)
- 1991: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
- 1992: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
- 1993: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
- 1994: Hakim Olazwon (Houston Rockets)
- 1995: Hakim Olazwon (Houston Rockets)
- 1996: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
- 1997: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
- 1998: Michael Jordan (Chicago Bulls)
- 1999: Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2000: Shaquille O'Neal (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2001: Shaquille O'Neal (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2002: Shaquille O'Neal (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2003: Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2004: Chonsey Bilaps (Detroit Pistons)
- 2005: Tim Duncan (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2006: Dwayne Wade (Miami Heat)
- 2007: Tony Parker (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2008: Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics)
- 2009: Coby Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2010: Coby Bryant (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2011: Dirk Nowitzki (Dallas Mavericks)
- 2012: LeBron James (Miami Heat)
- 2013: LeBron James (Miami Heat)
- 2014: Kauai Leonard (San Antonio Spurs)
- 2015: Andre Iguodala (Golden State Warriors)
- 2016: LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers)
- 2017: Kevin Durand (Golden State Warriors)
- 2018: Kevin Durand (Golden State Warriors)
- 2019: Kawaii Leonard (Toronto Raptors)
- 2020: LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers)
- 2021: John Antitokunbo (Milwaukee Bucks)
The grand final seems to have been attended by the Minister of Health, Vassilis Kikilias, who sent a congratulatory message via Twitter: https://twitter.com/Vkikilias/status/1417696158563147777